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Warpy

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10. I have no idea what the attraction to a right wing fundy nutjob might be

Reply to A HERETIC I AM (Original post)

Mon May 19, 2014, 03:49 PM

May 2014

unless maybe "good provider" was at the top of her list and the bar was set really low.

However, you're right, it's none of your business. Just set up your Farcebook so that none of their fundegelical nutjob friends can access it to keep your blood pressure down.

The little girl will be capable of rebellion. I know I was. While recovering from a childhood full of religion and all those crazy equations in your head is difficult, it's doable.

She'll have an uncle to help her along the way when it happens and that's an advantage I didn't have.

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I want to say something, but I should probably leave well enough alone. [View all] A HERETIC I AM May 2014 OP

It pisses me off how religious nuts ALWAYS feel free to spew their stuff, Arugula Latte May 2014 #1

I agree. I'm thinking perhaps a private note to my niece. A HERETIC I AM May 2014 #2

I vote for the private note vs. an FB post. CrispyQ May 2014 #5

Well, I don't know anyone who's religious, but if it were me, mr blur May 2014 #4

Not easy to stand by libodem May 2014 #3

But what happens if the rapist can't come up with the 50 shekels of silver? progree May 2014 #26

I like to reply using their own words, so if I was gonna reply to something like that... Iggo May 2014 #6

LOL....yup. A HERETIC I AM May 2014 #18

Hook 'em while they're young. AtheistCrusader May 2014 #7

Well, we can hook 'em young too. onager May 2014 #11

"Socially transmitted disease" A HERETIC I AM May 2014 #17

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You're very kind. A HERETIC I AM May 2014 #16

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First one she divorced, the second passed away. A HERETIC I AM May 2014 #20

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Just remember that this thread isn't about my sister! A HERETIC I AM May 2014 #23

"it ain't my kid" Lordquinton May 2014 #9

No, it doesn't does it? A HERETIC I AM May 2014 #15

I have no idea what the attraction to a right wing fundy nutjob might be Warpy May 2014 #10

Let me be a bit more clear.... A HERETIC I AM May 2014 #13

Oh, that's not so bad, except it isn't ugly enough to incite rebellion in 10 years or so. Warpy May 2014 #24

If trends continue, it's likely she, like you, will break free from church life. progressoid May 2014 #12

LOL...Good for you! A HERETIC I AM May 2014 #14

Yeah, I was just trying to be an optimist for a change. progressoid May 2014 #25

Yes, it pisses me off too. Curmudgeoness May 2014 #22